FTG 0049 – Designing the Future of Engineering with Boeing Systems Engineer and Digital Innovatio...

Overview:

Tamara Hambrick ’05 Eng is the Boeing Enterprise Strategy and Operations Deputy Functional Chief Engineer for Systems Engineering implementing technical excellence for the workforce with focus on leading Model-Based Systems Engineering within the functions of engineering and across the functions of Boeing for Digital Thread enablement for their business. Her previous roles were at Boeing and Northrop Grumman Corporation in systems engineering, model-based engineering, and engineering leadership. Tamara earned her bachelors of science engineering science with honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2005. She has also earned a master’s certificate in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and a graduate certificate in architecture and systems engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tamara discusses how her time at Penn State influenced her career, including her experience as a Berks Cheerleader, to all things systems engineering and engineering leadership. While great for any Scholar, this episode will be particularly of interest for Scholars who started at a campus other than University Park, are in engineering, looking to engage their industry through professional associations, and women in STEM fields. Her full bio and a detailed breakdown of topics discussed are available below.

Guest Bio: 

Tamara Hambrick ’05 Eng is the Boeing Enterprise Strategy and Operations Deputy Functional Chief Engineer for Systems Engineering implementing technical excellence for the workforce with focus on leading Model-Based Systems Engineering within the functions of engineering and across the functions of Boeing for Digital Thread enablement for their business.

Previously, she was the Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) Business Unit's Systems Engineering Director for the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Capability leader. She led the Wisk/Boeing/Aurora Model Based Engineering (MBE) strategy and support to BDS programs for Digital Engineering proposals. She instituted governance and standardization of tools, processes, and practices with accelerated adoption of Digital Engineering concepts.

Prior to joining the company in 2021, Tamara was the leader in driving technical innovation, influencing change and developing the next generation of thought leaders, advocates and practitioners in model-based systems engineering. Over her 16 years with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), she served as integrated product team leader, functional director, manager, chief engineer, and chief architect across electronics, mission systems, aeronautics, space, strategic deterrent, and enterprise programs for model-based engineering.

 Episode Topics:



• Getting into engineering from interests in mechanical systems and high school STEM classes


• Starting at a Commonwealth Campus and choosing the right engineering discipline – like engineering science and its holistic, cross disciplinary approach


• Life as a cheerleader, tutor, and teaching assistant


• Leveraging an engineering thesis – both the process and the topic – in your career and not just graduate school


• Growing into your engineering and engineering leadership career


• Systems engineering and architecture, digital transformation, and digital models and modeling


• Involvement in the broader engineering community for professionals


• Finding work life balance in a demanding career


• Feeling heard and seen as a female engineer


• Finding personal and professional success through the success of others


• Learning the importance of the why and who and not just the how



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Credits & Notes:

This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). 

The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer. 

The sound ...